Integrate Google Contacts with SMS via Zapier: A Step-by-Step Guide

Integrating your Google Contacts with SMS notifications can streamline your communication efforts and ensure you stay connected. Here's your guide to using Zapier to bridge that gap and automate your workflow efficiently.

Prerequisites:

• A Zapier account


• A Google Contacts account with contacts


• An SMS service that integrates with Zapier (like Twilio)

Step 1: Create a New Zap

Go to Zapier and choose 'Make a Zap'. Name your Zap for easy identification later on.

Step 2: Set Up Trigger

1. Choose 'Google Contacts' as your trigger app and select the appropriate trigger event ('New or Updated Contact' is a common choice).


2. Connect your Google account and test to ensure Zapier can access your contacts.

Step 3: Filter (Optional)

If you only want to send SMS to certain contacts, add a filter step here to specify which contacts should trigger the SMS.

Step 4: Set Up Action

1. For the action step, select your SMS service provider from Zapier's list of integrations.


2. Link your SMS service account and configure the message details, including the text you want to send and how to pull in the phone number from the Google Contacts information.

Step 5: Test and Activate

Before going live, test the Zap to ensure it's pulling the correct information and that the SMS sends as expected. If everything works, turn on your Zap and enjoy automated SMS notifications whenever your Google Contacts are updated.

Tips:

• Monitor your Zap's activity in the Zapier dashboard.


• Regularly update your Google Contacts for accuracy.


• Consider the cost of SMS messages through your provider.

With these steps, you'll be enhancing your efficiency and connectivity using the powerful duo of Google Contacts and SMS through Zapier.